Peskio

Ponta do Altar

Ponta do Altar is a coastal point on Madeira, in Madeira, Portugal. Tides are moderate here — about ⁦2.1 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

59Good

Best window 23:00 – 00:00

Good (59) — best around ⁦23:00–00:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, a light breeze.

  • Shore38
  • Boat71
  • Rock0
  • Kayak0
  • Spearfishing0est.

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Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h ago
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Best ⁦09:00–12:00⁩

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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • moving water
  • a light breeze
  • faces SE · cross wind

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Tides

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Coefficient 53

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Which day to go

Updated about 2 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
18 Sun5220200015–19kn N1.06–1.36m NNE0.77m · 5.1s NE23.4°
19 Mon533370009–17kn N1.12–1.36m NNE0.88m · 6.6s NE23.3°
20 Tue5460760004–12kn NNE0.80–1.14m NNE0.66m · 7.9s NNE23.3°
21 Wed49605900010–16kn NE0.80–1.14m NE0.56m · 5.2s NE23.2°
22 Thu5938710008–11kn NE0.98–1.10m ENE0.71m · 5.3s ENE23.1°
23 Fri5630490009–18kn NE0.98–1.46m ENE0.88m · 5.3s E23.1°
24 Sat5602200012–16kn NE1.32–1.38m ENE1.01m · 5.5s E23.0°

Nearest town: Machico (⁦1.6 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo — fort, ⁦0.8 km⁩
  • Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição — church, ⁦1.5 km⁩
  • Praça De Táxis Do Machico — square, ⁦1.6 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ponta do Altar?

Our fishing score for Ponta do Altar on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Ponta do Altar on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦12:04 AM, 12:12 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦06:00 AM, 06:28 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Ponta do Altar?

The mean spring range at Ponta do Altar is about ⁦2.1 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Ponta do Altar?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:16 AM and sets at 07:26 PM. The moon rises at 05:16 PM and sets at 04:20 AM.